Morning journal and courier., 1887-04-02
ALL DAY AND EVENING.

The Grand Opening To-Day or The
 Hub Clothing House-Completion of
 The Transformation of The Prem-
 fsea-A Notable Improvement On
 Church Street.
 The march of improvement on Church street continues vigorously, and this noted and ancient business thoroughfare, dating back to the early colonial days, has made great strides forward in the last ten years. One of the most notable improvements has just been completed by the enterprising proprietors of the celebrated Hub store, no and 112 Church street, in the thorough and wholesale alterations they have been making for weeks past in their premises, has been so strikingly apparent to7the thousands who pass that way daily to and from the postof- flee or elsewhere. The firm, compelled by handsome and largely increasing patronage, have been obliged to occupy the entire prem ises, wnich involved the removal of the pho- tograph gallery above and the depot for wet groceries underneath. The side stairway was renewed entirely and the store much widened, while connection was made with the second floor by means of heavy orna- mental oak staircase of easy ascent. The new floor is also fifteen inches lower than the old, increasing the commodious aspect Of the premises, and various improvements have been made overhead in the upper sto- ries. The electric lighting apparatus is also changed to enter from the rear, instead of the front of the premises. The interior has also been handsomely decorated throughout by painters and paper hanging experts and new dressing rooms added. The chief and crowning attraction and improve ment, however, is the imposing, elegant and commodious front. It is artistic and affords splendid large display windows on each side of the ample vestibule, likewise attractive and roomy front show windows. The win dows are of plate glass. The vestibule over head is adorned in artistic woodwork orna mentation, while the floor is richly and ele- gantly laid in tiling of very superior char acter, executed by. artists in this class of work The work of laying them occupied one mans time for six days. It is in bright brown, dark red, blue and lavender colors, and has deftly worked in the center in sage green colors, Club, 110, 112," in a beautiful panel. The floor is greatly ad- mired. The vestibule is ten feet by twelve, large enough for quite political caucus to stormy evening" All these changes are made at the firms expense, and all is ready for the grand opening with mammoth new stock of garments in all departments. The firm being thoroughly practical and e1- Sp46Qulu pUBln0eS cOnneCGlOnb; Cdu offer unsurpassed inducements, and are we'll kuown thoroughly reliable mer- chants, who can be depended upon to fulfill all they offer to their patrons. As hitherto, it will be strictly one price, and that bot tom price, and they will unreservsdly main tain the established record of the house for honorable square dealing. A lad of five will be served with just as low prices as an adult could obtaiR. The firm continue ex- elusive agents for New Haven and vicinity for the celebrated and uurivalled Rogers, Peet 6 Co., garments, famed for their fine quality and fashionable style and finish, rivaling the best merchant tailor made and selling at greatly lower prices; also they are agents for the celebrated Dayton G Close garments for children, which are very superior. They also open their doors to all men inclined to be stout or to boast a cor porosity. Here all such can be fitted to a charm. The firm make speciality of gar ments made especially for men having ten dency to stoutness, and even a Jack Falstaf could be fitted to his thorough satisfaction and lasting gratitude. The firm cater for all classes with garments for the million of all kinds in both the youths and adult depart ments All are welcome and assured of a just reception and thoroughly excellent bar gains. The grand opening today will be one of the events of the season in our busi- ness center.